Valentine's Day Patching Workshop

Bring garments or textiles that you'd like to mend or embellish with patches at our patching workshop.

Join us for a Valentine's Day Patching Workshop!

Bring a garment, textile, bag, or any other fabric item that you'd like to embellish with a heart shaped patch.

Jeni and Sherry will provide mini-lessons showing two different methods of sewing on your patch.

Sherry will demo how to hand sew a patch using the traditional Japanese sashiko method, Jeni will demo a machine sewing method with zigzag stitch, and then you’ll have time and work space to practice.

Come learn a new skill and take home a newly revived piece. It’s a great way to show your love for sustainability and perhaps you’ll leave with a heart on your sleeve!?

Saturday, Feb. 14

1:00 – 3:00 pm

We will provide:

- heart shaped patches in a variety of sizes and fabrics

- scrap fabric and paper templates to cut your own patches

- scissors

- thread

- needles/pins

- sewing machines

- moral support!

Sign up in advance online to guarantee your space. Drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Light refreshments provided.

Jeni Falldine studied art and textiles at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience in sewing clothing, she is especially drawn to the magic of dance costume, upcycling, and immaculate fit.

Sherry Koyama is the founder/designer of women's clothing line Harumi K. She has degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from University of California, Davis and a Patternmaking/Fashion Design Certificate from Apparel Arts in San Francisco. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Dress for Success Seattle and is a member of Impact 100 Seattle.